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| Farmhouse Carrot Cake
2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
4 eggs
2 cups of sugar
1 1/2 cup of grated carrots (about 3 lg.)
1 1/2 cup of oil
1 cup of chopped nuts
1 cup of raisins |
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Mix flour, spices, soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl of mixer beat egg with sugar until fluffy and lemon colored. Add carrots and oil; mix well. Add flour mixture and stir to mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 9"x13"x2" pan. Bake in a preheated 350ºF. oven for 45 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack. Spread with frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together 1 (3 oz.) package softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine. Add 2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar and a teaspoon of grated lemon or orange peel. Beat until smooth. Cookbooks |
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